or something of that effect. The whole mess was embarrassing and convinced me that automakers should be in charge of coordinated regional marketing as dealers often rely too much on the "tired and tested" methods to sell new cars.

The Mark LT was sold here and the only one I've ever seen has indelibly stained my impression of Lincoln. An company vehicle no less of which emblazoned on the tailgate was the company name: Elder Welder. Unsurprisingly - behind the wheel was an elderly man doing 40 in an 80 zone; oblivious to me and his obstruction of traffic on a 2 lane road.

Since then - my impression of all Lincolns has been in steady decline with each model year. They aren't remarkable - and the people who buy them aren't either.